Father’s Christmas Victory Letter from a WWI Soldier
A November 24 1918 message from Melvin of the A B K F describes celebrating Father’s Day and Father’s Christmas Victory Letter. He recalls serving overseas with about 2,000,000 others, praises Allied heroes, notes fuel shortages and travel delays, and hopes to return home soon for a turkey dinner and family reunion. He mentions Venice in rain and snow, Thanksgiving plans, and a flu-related dance ban, closing with wishes for health and happiness.
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A. BK. F
Papa
Sam
America
Mama
Venice
Son
Melvin
Borozone Antiseptic Promoted for Wounds and Burns
Surgeons urge prompt first treatment of cuts burns bruises and wounds with an efficient antiseptic. Borozone is advertised as the ideal antiseptic and healing agent for emergencies, offered by S P Smith at 25¢ 50¢ 1.00 and 1.50.
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S. P.smith
Wanted to Rent See Me for Housing in Southar Square
Short note from C. W. Innes of Southar Square offering to lease property. He claims a dozen potential renters ready and invites interested landlords to contact him. No dates or prices provided.
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C. W. Innes
Southar) Square
Storage Batteries and Services by Higgimbotham Bros
Higgimbotham Bros. & Co offers storage batteries for sale rent and rebuilding services. The firm positions as a full service battery provider handling purchase, rental, and refurbishment.
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Higgimbotham Bros. & Co
Bank Statement for Comanche County Texas 1919
The document shows assets and liabilities of a Texas bank, listing loans and discounts, securities, and cash items totaling 525,648.66 with notes, deposits, and capital figures. It includes notes on Liberty Loan bonds, U S Treasury items, and mortgage related values, plus signatures of cashier W M Durham and directors.
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U. S
U. S. Trea- Sutcp
Federal Reserve Bank
United States
State of Texas
County of
Comanche
W. M. Durham
Reese
Liberty 4
Liberty Loan
Federal
J. R. Slaughter
Esther the colored laundress tells of husband beating
Mrs. Howard finds Esther injured from another beating by her husband. Esther explains the abuse and says she has not had enough money to pay his fine, hinting at thoughts of arrest but never acting. The text ends with an ad line urging readers to bring in flashlights.
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Esther
Howard
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Cne National Bank
Dallas
Rea Sc
First National Bank
Texas
W. F. Durham
F. B. Adame
N. B. Palmer
Bonnet
Comanche National Bank
Ee Eee
J. B. Chilton
John D. Waring
K. W. Harris
Edgar Nabors
Notary Public
Comanche County
Ballard
Smith
XL Yard
J. F. Grissom
Slider & Lacy
Comanche, Texas
Fort Worth
Brin
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